Professional since 1986, Jennifer Lopez, an American singer, songwriter, and business personality has released 8 studio albums, including the 4-time Platinum-certified album J.Lo. With her music career accompanied by business ventures, Lopez earned herself a tag of a millionaire, averaging the income of $40 million per year.

As of August 2019, the ALMA Award winner has an estimated net worth of $400 million. Till date, her album sales record 80 million sales, while the Dance Again World Tour (2012) summed around $98.56 million.

Having served on the judging panel of American Idol (2014-2016) alongside Harry Connick Jr. and Keith Urban, Jennifer also generates massive earnings through her business including her clothing line J.Lo by Jennifer Lopez.

Some of her most famous singles include the Billboard 100 charted songs like If You Had My Love, Love Don't Cost a Thing, Ain't It Funny, Jenny from the Block, All I Have, and On the Floor.

Fortune Build-Up & Income Sources: Albums Sales, Tours & Movies

According to Celebrity Net Worth, Jennifer Lopez has an estimated net worth of $400 million as of August 2019. In comparison, she owns much more than her fiance Alex Rodriguez who is $350 million worth.

The main source of her income is her music venture, though the movie appearances have earned enormous fortune; her movies record the cumulative gross of $3 billion worldwide.

Also, having worked as the judge for the singing reality show American Idol, J-Lo earned $20 million in 2012 and ranked #5 in highest-paid woman in music for 2013 with $45 million.

Later, including her salary of $17.5 million for Season 13 (in 2014), she became 6th highest-paid woman in music totaling $37 million in earnings.

American singer Jennifer Lopez, owns $400 million net worth aided by her business venture and endorsements

Starting her career as a backup dancer for the New Kids on the Block in 1991, Jennifer acting made a breakthrough after playing Selena Quintanilla-Pérez in the biopic Selena, that earned her $1 million, the first Latin actress to earn so.

Later, in early 1999, J-Lo went on to pursue her music career with the release of singles: ...Baby One More Time and If You Had My Love, charting on Billboard 100 which followed her debut album On the 6 on June 1, 1999.

Till date, the American actress cum singer has released 8 studio albums and 63 singles, recording the total sales of 80 million, of which 40 million in albums only.

Her most successful album J.Lo (4-times RIAA Platinum) made the sales of $10.4 million.

J-Lo has sold a total of 80 million records (albums + singles)

Apart from these, considered a successful businesswoman, Lopez makes tons of money with her business line; her fragrances and clothing line J.Lo by Jennifer Lopez made $300 million throughout 2004.

As reported, back in 2004, the American singer owned the fortune of $255 million, which raised up to $320 million in 2014.

From June 2017 to June 2018, she earned $50 million, while Beyoncé secured #1 in the highest-earning list with $105 million, through album Lemonade and Formation tour.

In 2018, Lopez ranked #6 in the Highest-Paid Women In Music, with her revenue of $47 million, while the top earner was Katy Perry (earned $83 million), followed by Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, P!nk and Lady Gaga.

Career Update

Back in February 2019, Jennifer Lopez announced her second tour, It's My Party Tour to celebrate her 50th birthday. The tour started on June 7, 2019, and ended on August 11, 2019.

The tour with 38 shows collected the revenue of $53.7 million.

Well, the American actress' upcoming movie is Hustlers (set to release on September 13, 2019), where she will star alongside Constance Wu and Cardi B as a group of Manhattan strippers.

Moreover, J-Lo will reportedly play drug lord Griselda Blanco in the upcoming project The Godmother for STX Entertainment.

Album Sales & Earnings

With the signings with record labels Work and Epic, Lopez released her 6 albums, and the remaining albums: Love? and A.K.A. with the record labels Island and Capitol Records.

Movies And TV Shows Appearances

Signed as executive producer of the TV series The Fosters, Jennifer has made a bunch of TV appearances such as Parker alongside Jason Statham, How I Met Your Mother (2010) and Shades of Blue (2016–2018).

Also, the American actress has earned a huge fortune with movies, here is the list of her salary:

Movies

Salary

Box Office Collection

My Family (1995)

$50,000

$11.1 million

Money Train (1995)

$200,000

$77.2 million

Jack (1996)

$200,000

$58.6 million

Blood and Wine (1996)

$250,000

$1.1 million

Selena (1997)

$1 million

$35.5 million

Anaconda (1997)

$1 million

$136 million

U Turn (1997)

$1 million

$6.6 million (in US)

Out of Sight (1998)

$2 million

$77.7 million

Antz (1998)

$500,000 (voiced Azteca)

$171.8 million

The Cell (2000)

$4 million

$104 million

The Wedding Planner (2001)

$9 million

$95 million

Angel Eyes (2001)

$9 million

$29.71 million

Enough (2002)

$10 million

$51.8 million

Maid in Manhattan (2002)

$12 million

$154.9 million

Gigli (2003)

$12 million

$7.3 million

Jersey Girl (2004)

$4 million

$36.1 million

Shall We Dance (2004)

$14 million

$170.1 million

Monster-in-Law (2005)

$15 million

$154.7 million

An Unfinished Life (2005)

$4 million

$18.6 million

Did you know? Back in April 2015, the sales of The Boy Next Door video and film's producer, and voicing of Lucy Tucci in Home made $75.28 million.

Endorsements & Business Venture Piled Up Millions Of Dollars

Without a doubt, Jennifer showers herself with massive endorsement deals with her wide fame. Well, she is a spokesperson for L'Oreal Paris and Gillette's Venus razor.

In addition to that, in 2011, she along with her children became the face of the Gucci Children's Collection Spring/Summer and promoted Fiat 500 Cabrio in 2012.

Currently, Lopez also endorses Brahma Beer, Chrysler, and EFFY.

Furthermore, she makes bundles of dollars with her fragrance and clothing lines; it made $300 million in gross throughout 2004.

In 2001, the American singer launched her clothing and accessory line J.Lo by Jennifer Lopez, that followed the launch of her first fragrance Glow by JLo in September 2002.

Well, her famous fragrances include Still Jennifer Lopez, Love, and Glamour, Glowing by JLo and JLuxe.

In July 2011, her fragrance Love and Light sold over 51,000 bottles in the premiere, amassing $2.9 million. And in July 2012, the total revenue of J. Lo perfume of past 10 years recorded $66.61 million.

In addition to these, Jennifer Lopez also owns other lines:

Launched in September 2002- Jennifer Lopez Collection, a clothing and accessories line for Kohl's with Tommy Hilfiger

In November 2014- Partnered with Endless Jewelry to produce new jewelry products

Launched in 2017- Giuseppe for Jennifer Lopez, a capsule collection of shoes and jewelry with Giuseppe Zanotti

In April 2018- Launch of limited-edition makeup collection in collaboration with Inglot Cosmetics

Moreover, J-Lo is the owner of the production company Nuyorican Productions, Inc.

Political Endorsement: The American singer endorsed former President Barack Obama in 2012 presidential campaign and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton in 2016.

Well, the American singer, actress, and businesswoman owns massive mansion across the United States and is often enrages highlights with her real estate trades.

Currently, she lives with her fiance, soon-to-be husband Alex Rodriguez in Bronx, New York. Recently, the duo sold their 4,000-sq. ft Manhattan condo, boasting 3-bedroom and 4.5 bathrooms in 2019 for $17.5 million.

J-Lo and A-Rod bought the asset back in 2018 for $15 million and laid down it on the market, a year later.

Jennifer Lopez and her fiance A-Rod's NY Condo

Well, the On the Floor singer owns an 8-plus-acre compound in Bel Air’s rustic-ritzy Stone Canyon, bought in May 2016 for $28 million.

Her other asset ownership includes: Water Mill, New York mansion bought in May 2013 for $9.95 million, Manhattan penthouse bought in February2015 for $22.5 million and Bel Air estate in LA paid $39.9 million in June 2016.

Moreover, sources report that in 2019, she bought Malibu, California mansion featuring 4-bedroom and 4-bathroom for $6.6 million from Jeremy Piven.

Expenses on Lavish Lifestyle, Insurance & Tax Payments

No doubt that the multi-millionaires luxurious lifestyle calls huge bills, including travels, costly clothes and accommodations.

Apart from the expense of $4.800 per month on placenta facial mask, along with her salary for 2 personal trainers and personal chef. Moreover, J-Lo often goes to a romantic vacation with her fiance A-Rod.

As reported, on her 50th birthday, she wore a customized golden Versace dress, that cost her $15,000. Her birthday guests included DJ Khaled, Fat Joe, and Ashanti.

Though had already shed-off $82,000 for a date dress with her boyfriend.

J-Lo celebrating her 50th birthday in her $15,000 outfit

Apart from these, J-Lo's tax liability takes a chunk of money from her account, including her property & income tax.

Even though, the detail on her tax payment is not out but has to pay 0-4% of property's assessed value as property tax, while the income tax applies an effective rate of 37% since her revenue is over $1 million.

Did you know? J-Lo has her legs and butt insured, which is estimated at the value of $27 million, though some claim it will receive her $300 million, if something goes wrong, but hope no such situation occurs.

Charity & Donations

Over the years of her growing fame, Lopez has made numerous humanitarian examples with her active involvements in charity works.

After the September 11th attack, J-Lo co-worked with many artists for charitable singles like What's Going On and El Ultimo Adios (The Last Goodbye) to benefit the family of victims.

With her co-headlining North American concert tour alongside Anthony, the singer gave $1 each from each ticket sales, that totaled $10 million donations to Run for Something Better.

Moreover, in 2017, she donated $1 million from her Las Vegas residency to humanitarian aid for Puerto Rico affected after Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria.

Lopez was among various artists including Lin-Manuel Miranda in the disaster relief One Voice: Somos Live! after Hurricane Maria; it raised $35 million in total.

Lopez donated $1 million to Puerto Rico aid

Well, she became Global Advocate for Girls and Women at UN in September 2015 and also is an active advocate for the Time's Up movement.

The co-founder of Lopez Family Foundation (founded in 2009) alongside sister Lynda, Jennifer is an avid supporter of the LGBTQ community.

As reported, J-Lo has associations with over 25 charitable organizations including MusiCares, Love Our Children USA, Boys & Girls Clubs of America and GRAMMY Foundation.

Born on July 24, 1969, in The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA, J-Lo's birth name is Jennifer Lynn Lopez. Her parents Guadalupe Rodríguez, a homemaker and David López, a computer technician are Puerto Rican.

Raised alongside elder sister Leslie and younger sister, Lynda, the future multi-millionaire singer attended Preston High School. Later, after her family tried to halt her acting journey, Jennifer moved to an apartment in Manhattan.